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Landslide warnings issued for multiple areas in two districts extended

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended the early landslide warnings previously issued for several areas in the Nuwara Eliya District and Badulla District... Read More


'Red' landslide evacuation warning issued for Yatinuwara; Multiple areas under 'Amber' and 'Yellow' alerts

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- 'Level 3 (Red)' landslide early warnings have been issued to residents of Yatinuwara in the Kandy District by the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO). In addition, 'L... Read More


Landslide 'Red' warnings issued to residents of several areas in four districts

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued 'Level 3 (Red)' landslide early warnings for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) across four districts d... Read More


Vehicles entering and exiting expressway at Dodangoda subjected to police inspections

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Vehicles entering and exiting the Southern Expressway from the Dodangoda entry point in Kalutara were subjected to a special inspection by the police last night (20). Police sta... Read More


Vehicle entering and exiting expressway at Dodangoda subjected to police inspections

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Vehicles entering and exiting the Southern Expressway from the Dodangoda entry point in Kalutara were subjected to a special inspection by the police last night (20). Police sta... Read More


One of the gunmen in Akuregoda double murder arrested

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- One of the two gunmen involved in the recent shooting and killing of a lawyer and his wife at Akuregoda has been arrested by the police. The suspect, who is reportedly an army d... Read More


Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Atmospheric conditions are favorable for thundershowers over most parts of the island, and showery conditions are expected to enhance today (21), the Department of Meteorology sa... Read More


US Pacific Fleet Commander meets Dy Defence Minister, discuss shared security challenges

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- The Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Admiral Stephen T. "Web" Koehler, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka from 19 to 21 February, has met Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of... Read More


No one has the right to insult Buddhism or religious leaders - Sajith

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that no individual has the right to insult Buddhism or any religious leaders. He made these remarks today (21) while attending the foun... Read More


584 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids yesterday: Police

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- As part of the ongoing island-wide crime and drug prevention programme conducted by Sri Lanka Police, a total of 29,165 individuals were screened within yesterday (20) alone. Ac... Read More